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  Hockey World league arrives in Suva

  Fiji set to host final HWL Round 1 events of the year

  Posted 5 months ago.

  This weekend will not only see the culmination of the men’s Champions Trophy in Melbourne, but also the start of the final World League competitions of 2012. Four women’s and three men’s teams will take to the field in the Fijian capital of Suva in a bid to secure a place in the second phase of the tournament. More

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  Who will take the FIH Player of the Year trophies home tomorrow?

  Men's Player of the Year to be announced Tomorrow

  Dwyer, Fuerste, Hauke, van der Horst and Sardar make short list

  Posted 5 months ago.

  On Saturday, the FIH will announce its men’s 2012 Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year at the Champions Trophy in Melbourne, Australia. It was a packed international calendar for the top men’s teams with the Olympic preparation events, the London 2012 Games and naturally the Champions Trophy here in Melbourne  x 119 More

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  India continues Cinderella Champions Trophy run

  Defending champion Australia awaits India in the semi-finals

  Posted 5 months ago.

  After sitting out of the Champions Trophy for the last six editions, India’s grand return to hockey’s top stage continued as they earned a spot in Saturday’s semi-final where they will take on Australia, which won its quarterfinal game against England, 2-0. Australia is looking to make it five-in-a-row at the Champions Trophy, while India is looking for its first medal since 1982.  x 308 More

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  First semi-final set: Netherlands v. Pakistan

  World #1 Germany out of medal hunt in Melbourne

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Pakistan earned a spot in the 2012 Champions Trophy semi-finals after stunning defending Olympic Champion and World #1 Germany in a 2-1 decision in today’s quarterfinal. Is it the first time since 2004 that Pakistan finds itself in the hunt for a medal at the Champions Trophy. In the other quarterfinal, the Netherlands earned their semi-final spot with a clear 2-0 win against New Zealand.  x 256 More

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  History is not on the side of England in its quarterfinal meeting against host Australia

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  What to watch for on Quarterfinal Thursday

  History tells who will have the edge

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The 2012 Champions Trophy quarterfinal games are set and an exciting day of hockey awaits the fans in Melbourne and around the world as the evenly-matched field plays the all-or-nothing games. It is the first time at the men's event that the quarterfinal system has been used and the format has been the source of spirited debate in international hockey circles. But like it or hate it, eight teams will be trimmed down to four by the end of tomorrow.  x 13 More

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  Day 3 Champions Trophy: Germany v. India

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  Indians and Dutch top preliminary round groups

  Quarterfinals match-ups set for Champions Trophy

  Posted 5 months ago.

  The quarterfinals are set at the Champions Trophy after a wide open preliminary round that saw India and the Netherlands top their preliminary round groups. India will take on Belgium, while the Dutch will face New Zealand in Thursday's key games. In the other quarterfinal meetings, World #1 Germany will take on Pakistan, while host Australia will face England.  x 42 More

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  Welcome to World League Round 2 Azerbaijan

  Just two spots remain for the next round

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Azerbaijan became the latest team to earn a berth to World League Round 2 after winning the men’s World League Round 1 tournament held in Doha, Qatar. Azerbaijan had the tournament victory sealed already with one day left in the event, but nevertheless the team wanted to end the tournament on a high note and did so with a 4-3 win over Sri Lanka on the final day of action. More

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  Five star Argentina win Champions Challenge 1

  South Americans seal a place in the next Champions Trophy

  Posted 5 months ago.

  Host nation Argentina have won the Argentina Hockey Men’s Champions Challenge 1 thanks to a stunning 5-0 win against Korea. It was a truly brilliant performance from the South Americans, who totally dominated the world number 7 to seal a place in the next edition of the FIH Champions Trophy.  x 47 More

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  Caruth strike gives Ireland Bronze

  Malaysia beaten by Golden Goal in CC1 Bronze medal match

  Posted 5 months ago.

  A Golden Goal from Peter Caruth gave Ireland a sensational extra-time victory over Malaysia to claim the Bronze medal at the Argentina Hockey Champions Challenge in Quilmes. It was a remarkable achievement for a team playing in their first ever Champions Challenge 1, and one that their players will never forget.  x 41 More

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  Japan take 5th, South Africa grab 7th

  Argentina Hockey Champions Challenge 1: Classification Games

  Posted 6 months ago.

  Japan have grabbed a 5th place finish at the Argentina Hockey Men's Champions Challenge thanks to a 4-2 victory over Canada. Yuta Fukushiro, Kei Kawakami, Kazuhiro Tsubouchi and Toshihiro Tachibana got the goals for Japan, with the Canadian goals coming from Matthew Bissett and Mark Pearson. Earlier in the day, South Africa defeated Poland 4-1 to claim 7th place. More

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  Kate Middleton plays hockey in heels

  Duchess of Cambridge continues to impress on the field

  Posted 6 months ago.

  The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, continued to give hockey a place in the spotlight when she returned to her former Prep School and delighted the students by showing her hockey skills, despite not having any athletic kit on hand.  x 112 More

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  Day 2 Champions Trophy: England v. Germany

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  Germans fall to England for first time in CT history

  Dutch and Aussies draw; India on top of standings

  Posted 6 months ago.

  Both Pakistan and England picked up their first wins at this edition of the Champions Trophy. Pakistan got two late goals in a 2-0 win over Belgium. England's win was a bit more dramatic as they netted a 4-1 win against the Germans in a testy, action-packed game. It was the first-ever win for England against Germany at the Champions Trophy. Australia had to settle for a 0-0 draw against the Netherlands, while India is the only team with two wins after beating New Zealand, 4-2.  x 15 More